AHS EXAM PREP QUESTIONS | WITH ACCURATE
SOLUTIONS!!
A client visits her health care practitioner for her annual physical. She questions the office staff
regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised on television for weight loss.
What information can the health care practitioner share with her client? - (answers)The
production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA
Upon leaving the exam room, a client tells her health care practitioner that she is confused
regarding her prescription. She asks if a cheaper, generic drug will be weaker than her current
prescription. How should the health care practitioner respond? - (answers)Drug standards assure
consumers that the same drug must be of uniform strength, quality, & purity.
The FDA, under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, mandates which
of the following? - (answers)Prescription and nonprescription drugs must be shown to be
effective as well as safe.
An older adult client is reluctant to take any prescribed medications and questions her health care
practitioner about the production process and safety of her medications. How should the health
care practitioner respond? - (answers)Federal laws require all drugs marketed in the United
States to meet the minimal standards of strength, purity, and quality.
A client asks the office assistant about the relative danger of various drugs. She explains that the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs that can be abused or are addictive
into categories or schedules. Which of the following is NOT a factor when classifying the
schedule of a particular drug? - (answers)The potential cost to produce the drug.
A client in an emergency room of a hospital is admitted for complaints of chest pains. Upon
evaluation, the client states that he used heroin earlier in the day. What should you know about
heroin? - (answers)It can only be obtained illegally in the US.
Which of the following was the first federal regulation established for consumer protection in the
manufacturing of drugs and food? - (answers)The Pure Food & Drug Act
,A medical assistant looks in a reference book to determine whether a particular drug is a
controlled substance. What is the MOST authoritative standard for officially approved drugs in
the United States? - (answers)USP/NF
A pharmaceutical representative visits the primary care physicians' offices in a community to
discuss recently developed medications. What does the 1983 Orphan Drug Act give
pharmaceutical companies the financial incentive to do? - (answers)Develop medications for
diseases that affect only a small number of people
The office assistant discusses the use of a newly marketed orthopedic device to a client. Which
of the following is an accurate statement regarding the safety of the device? - (answers)The
FDA ensures basic standards prior to allowing any drug or new product to be marketed.
The office assistant is explaining the use of prescription pads to a new employee. What is a good
guideline to follow regarding prescription pads? - (answers)Prescription pads should be kept in a
locked or secure area when not being used.
A client asks why pharmacists must offer counseling before dispensing medication. The office
manager explains that this is required by which act? - (answers)Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act
A client calls her health care practitioner's office to ask about a label on a new prescription bottle
that has a warning about drowsiness. What does the office manager know about prescription
labels? - (answers)The FDA regulations mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of
all active and inactive ingredients, and that certain preparations must include warning labels.
An instructor is explaining the roles of the FDA and DEA in setting standards for drug control.
What area does the FDA control? - (answers)Responsible for the approval and removal of
products on the market
, A client asks her health care practitioner if there are any regulations concerning nonprescription
medicines. The health care practitioner explains that nonprescription medicines are governed by
which act? - (answers)The Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
An athlete requests a prescription for an anabolic steroid (C-III) from her physician. How often
can a prescription for a C-III drug be refilled? - (answers)C-III drugs may be refilled up to five
times in six months.
The medical assistant knows that Ritalin is a C-II controlled substance. She explains to her client
that C-II medications have what level of potential for abuse? - (answers)C-II medications have a
high abuse potential and may lead to severe dependence.
An office manager is discussing the prescription policy to her client for some possible
medications. Which drug, according to its classification, requires a new written prescription for a
refill? - (answers)Codeine (C-II)
Why is it important for health care practitioners to keep a current drug reference available? -
(answers)To identify controlled substances
Records of each controlled substance dispensed, received, or destroyed at the facility where you
work must be available for review for what time period? - (answers)2 years
A health care practitioner is speaking at a health fair about the differences in trade name and
generic name drugs. How would she describe a generic drug? - (answers)It is the common or
general name assigned to the drug by the U.S. Adopted Name Council.
A health care practitioner is explaining the concept of medications to a curious young client.
How should he define the term pharmacology? - (answers)The study of drugs and their origin,
nature, properties, and effects on living organisms
SOLUTIONS!!
A client visits her health care practitioner for her annual physical. She questions the office staff
regarding the use of an herbal supplement that she saw advertised on television for weight loss.
What information can the health care practitioner share with her client? - (answers)The
production of herbal medicines is not regulated by the FDA
Upon leaving the exam room, a client tells her health care practitioner that she is confused
regarding her prescription. She asks if a cheaper, generic drug will be weaker than her current
prescription. How should the health care practitioner respond? - (answers)Drug standards assure
consumers that the same drug must be of uniform strength, quality, & purity.
The FDA, under the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services, mandates which
of the following? - (answers)Prescription and nonprescription drugs must be shown to be
effective as well as safe.
An older adult client is reluctant to take any prescribed medications and questions her health care
practitioner about the production process and safety of her medications. How should the health
care practitioner respond? - (answers)Federal laws require all drugs marketed in the United
States to meet the minimal standards of strength, purity, and quality.
A client asks the office assistant about the relative danger of various drugs. She explains that the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) classifies drugs that can be abused or are addictive
into categories or schedules. Which of the following is NOT a factor when classifying the
schedule of a particular drug? - (answers)The potential cost to produce the drug.
A client in an emergency room of a hospital is admitted for complaints of chest pains. Upon
evaluation, the client states that he used heroin earlier in the day. What should you know about
heroin? - (answers)It can only be obtained illegally in the US.
Which of the following was the first federal regulation established for consumer protection in the
manufacturing of drugs and food? - (answers)The Pure Food & Drug Act
,A medical assistant looks in a reference book to determine whether a particular drug is a
controlled substance. What is the MOST authoritative standard for officially approved drugs in
the United States? - (answers)USP/NF
A pharmaceutical representative visits the primary care physicians' offices in a community to
discuss recently developed medications. What does the 1983 Orphan Drug Act give
pharmaceutical companies the financial incentive to do? - (answers)Develop medications for
diseases that affect only a small number of people
The office assistant discusses the use of a newly marketed orthopedic device to a client. Which
of the following is an accurate statement regarding the safety of the device? - (answers)The
FDA ensures basic standards prior to allowing any drug or new product to be marketed.
The office assistant is explaining the use of prescription pads to a new employee. What is a good
guideline to follow regarding prescription pads? - (answers)Prescription pads should be kept in a
locked or secure area when not being used.
A client asks why pharmacists must offer counseling before dispensing medication. The office
manager explains that this is required by which act? - (answers)Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
Act
A client calls her health care practitioner's office to ask about a label on a new prescription bottle
that has a warning about drowsiness. What does the office manager know about prescription
labels? - (answers)The FDA regulations mandate that all prescriptions must include a listing of
all active and inactive ingredients, and that certain preparations must include warning labels.
An instructor is explaining the roles of the FDA and DEA in setting standards for drug control.
What area does the FDA control? - (answers)Responsible for the approval and removal of
products on the market
, A client asks her health care practitioner if there are any regulations concerning nonprescription
medicines. The health care practitioner explains that nonprescription medicines are governed by
which act? - (answers)The Federal Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
An athlete requests a prescription for an anabolic steroid (C-III) from her physician. How often
can a prescription for a C-III drug be refilled? - (answers)C-III drugs may be refilled up to five
times in six months.
The medical assistant knows that Ritalin is a C-II controlled substance. She explains to her client
that C-II medications have what level of potential for abuse? - (answers)C-II medications have a
high abuse potential and may lead to severe dependence.
An office manager is discussing the prescription policy to her client for some possible
medications. Which drug, according to its classification, requires a new written prescription for a
refill? - (answers)Codeine (C-II)
Why is it important for health care practitioners to keep a current drug reference available? -
(answers)To identify controlled substances
Records of each controlled substance dispensed, received, or destroyed at the facility where you
work must be available for review for what time period? - (answers)2 years
A health care practitioner is speaking at a health fair about the differences in trade name and
generic name drugs. How would she describe a generic drug? - (answers)It is the common or
general name assigned to the drug by the U.S. Adopted Name Council.
A health care practitioner is explaining the concept of medications to a curious young client.
How should he define the term pharmacology? - (answers)The study of drugs and their origin,
nature, properties, and effects on living organisms
